Ice Hockey
Outside Edge One-Foot Glides
Improve single-leg outside edge stability for wide turns
10 min
6 x one-foot glides, both legs
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward improve single-leg outside edge stability for wide turns.
Instructions
- 1Build speed in a straight line then lift one skate off the ice.
- 2Balance on the outside edge of the remaining skate, arms out for balance.
- 3Hold the glide for a count of five before switching legs.
- 4Progress to adding a wide arcing turn while balanced on the outside edge.
What to focus on
Stacked balance directly over the outside edge without wobbling.
Recommended reps
6 x one-foot glides, both legs
Common mistake
Leaning the upper body inward, which rolls the skate off the edge.